Keep It Or Leave It? 1883 Nickel - Coin Community Forum

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thusdayclub Valued Member Poland 263 Posts	Posted 05/30/2014 2:03 pm Hello. Once again, I need your advice. I bought this 5c for 40$ and I was quite happy with this purchase. But when I finally got the coin, I am thinking about returning it. Nickel is graded as problem free example (polish grading), but one thing is disturbing me - please take a look at this strange thing near "C" in "AMERICA". I think it is a very small surface damage. Also, the coin has some glue near the rim, in my opinion somebody made mistake during "slabbing" the coin. Seller told me, that I can return coin. What do you think, I should send back this nickel or keep it? Thank you for your answers. Report this Post to the Staff

Dave H Pillar of the Community United States 1436 Posts	Posted 05/30/2014 2:08 pm Personally, I would return it. You'll always know that PMD is there, and I don't believe you'll ever be 100% happy with it. Besides, there looks to be a scratch on the obverse through the 3 in the date Edited by Dave H 05/30/2014 2:09 pm Report this Post to the Staff
oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 05/30/2014 2:39 pm The first thing I noticed was the apparent "staple scratch" across the "3" or is that on the holder? There are far too many "problem free" 1883 NC 5C out there if the aforementioned bother you...it would bother me too. Report this Post to the Staff
zxcccxz Pillar of the Community Canada 5417 Posts	Posted 05/30/2014 5:03 pm That "thing" is PMD. The coin is attractive but if it bothers you then it will probably continue doing so, you could return it. Report this Post to the Staff
Classic Coins Pillar of the Community United States 940 Posts	Posted 05/30/2014 6:01 pm I would return it. If it bothers you now, it will nag at you more in the future. Report this Post to the Staff
Jon Brand Pillar of the Community United States 1023 Posts	Posted 05/30/2014 10:08 pm I agree with the others. The glue won't go anywhere and you will keep looking at other examples you wish you had instead. Report this Post to the Staff
ALP Valued Member United States 234 Posts	Posted 05/30/2014 10:18 pm I also agree with the others. If it bothers you now, it will probably just nag at you. Report this Post to the Staff
peanutbutter Valued Member United States 83 Posts	Posted 05/30/2014 10:37 pm Id return it. Every time Id look at the coin I would notice it and hate that I didn't return it. Report this Post to the Staff
coinaddict1795 Valued Member United States 301 Posts	Posted 05/30/2014 10:47 pm Return it, the mark will always haunt you!! I've got a Quarter eagle that kills me every time I see it! Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 05/31/2014 08:37 am Something I learned a long time ago. If you have to talk yourself into buying or keeping a coin...you shouldn't. Report this Post to the Staff
Classic Coins Pillar of the Community United States 940 Posts	Posted 05/31/2014 10:49 am Well said. Edited by Classic Coins 05/31/2014 10:49 am Report this Post to the Staff
thusdayclub Valued Member Poland 263 Posts	Posted 05/31/2014 2:45 pm At monday I will send back this coin. Too bad, but I wanted to have perfect Liberty nickel in my collection. This one wasn't. Thank you for your help. Report this Post to the Staff
oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 05/31/2014 7:19 pm As a courtesy, I would let the seller know that you are returning the coin and why. Report this Post to the Staff
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